Supported sitting Open chest hold Maintain eye contact Children lined along edge Parents lined up in water Teacher behind parents Child bends at waist and 'falls' into water on cue '1 2 3' Parent assists in turning by rotating child around in their hands to face the pool edge No submersion Parent and child participate
Parent must ensure child is feeling comfortable by watching facial expressions
Parent assists in rotating child after entry to water with no submersion on cue '1 2 3'
Needs to be able to sit and bend at waist voluntarily
Needs to be able to rotate in water with full support